Report Criticizes Justice Unit

Problems with unprofessional conduct in the Justice Department's voting section that erupted during the George W. Bush administration have continued in recent years, according to an internal investigation that could complicate the Obama administration's plans to nominate the section's boss, Thomas Perez, as labor secretary.

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz issued a 258-page report Tuesday describing an often dysfunctional work environment at the voting section, which is part of the department's Civil...